Corey Crawford
New Jersey Devils' Jack Hughes (86) fights for control of the puck with New York Islanders' Kyle Palmieri (21) during the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, May 8, 2021, in Uniondale, N.Y. The Islanders won 5-1. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Devils see bright future despite missing playoffs yet again

By Tom Canavan May. 13, 2021 03:12 PM EDT

FILE- In this Feb. 20, 2020, file photo, New Jersey Devils goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood (29) covers the net during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Newark, N.J. The Devils have resigned restricted free agent goaltender goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood to a three-year contract, the team announced Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2020. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens, File)
Devils re-sign free agent goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood

Dec. 23, 2020 10:56 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 28, 2020, file photo, Calgary Flames goalie Cam Talbot deflects a shot during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in Calgary, Alberta. The former Flames goalie signed an $11 million, three-year deal with the Minnesota Wild. (Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Lightning among losers, Flames with winners in free agency

By Larry Lage Oct. 10, 2020 02:41 AM EDT

FILE - In this Friday, April 24, 2015, file photo, New York Rangers goalie Henrik Lundqvist (30) celebrates after Game 5 against the Pittsburgh Penguins in the first round of the NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoffs in New York. The Rangers won 2-1. The New York Rangers have bought out the contract of star goaltender Henrik Lundqvist. The Rangers parted with one of the greatest netminders in franchise history on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, when they paid off the final year of his contract. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)
Goalies get shuffled in NHL free agency; Lightning depleted

By John Wawrow Oct. 09, 2020 01:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 17, 2019, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks left wing Dominik Kubalik (8) plays against the Detroit Red Wings in the first period of a preseason NHL hockey game, in Detroit. Heading into his rookie season with the Blackhawks, Kubalik just focused on making the team. Now his contract situation is one of the biggest questions for the Blackhawks. Kubalik is eligible for restricted free agency after he led NHL rookies with 30 goals this year. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)
Blackhawks F Kubalik keeping quiet about free agency

By Jay Cohen Aug. 27, 2020 12:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 14, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews celebrates his game winning goal against the Ottawa Senators in overtime of an NHL hockey action in Ottawa. The Vegas Golden Knights think they are primed for another deep playoff run, especially with Max Pacioretty set to return after missing round-robin play with a minor injury. Standing in their way are Jonathan Toews and the resurgent Chicago Blackhawks. (Adrian Wyld/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Pacioretty, Golden Knights to take on resurgent Blackhawks

By Jay Cohen Aug. 10, 2020 07:19 PM EDT

Edmonton Oilers goalie Mikko Koskinen (19) makes a save against Chicago Blackhawks' Dominik Kubalik (8) during third-period NHL hockey Stanley Cup playoff game action in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday, Aug. 1, 2020. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)
Blackhawks stun Oilers 6-4 in series opener

Aug. 01, 2020 08:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2020, file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goaltender Corey Crawford blocks a shot from Dallas Stars defenseman Esa Lindell (23) during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Dallas. Corey Crawford missed the start of training camp with the Blackhawks after he tested positive for COVID-19, leaving the veteran goaltender very little time to prepare for the high-scoring Edmonton Oilers. (AP Photo/Brandon Wade, File)
Goaltenders in spotlight for Blackhawks-Oilers series

By Jay Cohen Jul. 28, 2020 12:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 11, 2020 file photo, Chicago Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford (50) makes a save during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the San Jose Sharks in Chicago. Crawford practiced Saturday, July 25, after he missed the start of training camp because he tested positive for COVID-19. The 35-year-old said he was in quarantine at his place in Chicago. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty, File)
Blackhawks goalie Crawford returns after positive virus test

By Jay Cohen Jul. 25, 2020 12:21 PM EDT

Chicago Blackhawks center Jonathan Toews, right, talks to left wing Alex DeBrincat during NHL hockey practice at Fifth Third Arena on Monday, July 13, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
No Corey Crawford as Blackhawks begin practicing again

By Jay Cohen Jul. 13, 2020 05:24 PM EDT